The Director of Design Management is a critical role within the City Design Integration team at NEOM The LINE, reporting directly to the Executive Director of City Design Integration. This role is focused on overseeing the design work carried out by the City Asset Design Architect responsible for the critical city assets, which including the basement, public realm, cores and technical floors. You’ll ensure that these essential elements are designed to the client’s requirements whilst enabling the overall performance of the city.

• Lead the management of design activities for critical city assets, which may include the basement, public realm, and technical floors, ensuring they meet the requirements of the project.
• Serve as the main point of contact between the City Design Integration team and the Architectural Consultant responsible for these key assets.
• Oversee the Architectural Consultant’s work, providing guidance, feedback, and direction to ensure that all design deliverables align with NEOM The LINE’s requirements and standards.
• Collaborate with other design teams, including Urban Realm, Infrastructure Engineer, Anchor Asset and Community designers, to integrate the design of city assets seamlessly into the broader cityscape.
• Manage the design process to completion, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Work closely with the Executive Director of City Design Integration and other senior leaders to develop and implement strategies for the design of city assets that contribute to the overall vision of NEOM The LINE.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve any design challenges, ensuring that the design of city assets is cohesive and aligned with the project’s broader objectives.
• Foster a collaborative and creative working environment